Hanover Central High School

782 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hanover Central High School, located in Cedar Lake, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hanover Community School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and a variety of vocational and elective opportunities. With a focus on student growth and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the military, or the workforce through a comprehensive curriculum and supportive faculty.

Beyond the classroom, Hanover Central maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the school’s identity. The "Wildcats" participate in a wide range of IHSAA-sanctioned athletic programs, alongside numerous clubs, fine arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage leadership and collaboration. By balancing academic achievement with active student life, Hanover Central High School serves as a hub for community pride in Cedar Lake, striving to cultivate well-rounded citizens within a modern and evolving educational setting.

782

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanover Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	107
Black	43
Asian	10
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

White
586 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
107 (13.7 %)
Black
43 (5.5 %)
Two or More
32 (4.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)374-3800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 222

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 189